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Matthew L. Wells
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
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CRD#: 6615849
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Professional summary
Matthew Logan Gerard Wells, who also goes by Matthew Wells, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Matthew Wells
Other business activities
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1. CO-OP INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/01/2016 ADDRESS: , Phoenix AZ , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broker 2. R.F. BROKERAGE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/01/2016 ADDRESS: , St Louis MO , United States DESCRIPTION: Agent/Broke 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH & RESOURCE CENTER; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 300 N. 18TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85006; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 2/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COUNCIL MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0.25; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND COMMITTEE MEETINGS; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOLDIER'S BEST FRIEND; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 14505 N. 75TH AVE; PEORIA, AZ 85381; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 1/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3131 E Camelback Road Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016RIA
CRD#: 105644
PHOENIX, AZ
Current
August 10, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3131 E Camelback Road Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016BD
CRD#: 13572
Phoenix, AZ
Past
July 22, 2016 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
Phoenix, AZ
Past
June 20, 2016 - August 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
Phoenix, AZ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alaska(2/7/2024)
RR
Arizona(8/10/2023)
IAR
Arizona(8/10/2023)
RR
California(8/10/2023)
RR
Colorado(8/10/2023)
RR
Connecticut(8/10/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(8/10/2023)
RR
Florida(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia(8/10/2023)
RR
Hawaii(11/22/2023)
RR
Idaho(8/10/2023)
RR
Illinois(8/10/2023)
RR
Indiana(8/10/2023)
RR
Iowa(8/10/2023)
RR
Kansas(8/10/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(8/10/2023)
RR
Michigan(8/10/2023)
RR
Missouri(8/10/2023)
RR
Montana(8/10/2023)
RR
Nebraska(8/10/2023)
RR
New York(11/15/2024)
RR
North Carolina(8/10/2023)
RR
Ohio(3/1/2024)
RR
Oregon(8/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/10/2023)
RR
South Dakota(8/10/2023)
RR
Texas(8/10/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/10/2023)
RR
Utah(8/10/2023)
RR
Virginia(8/10/2023)
RR
Washington(8/10/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(8/10/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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